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Adel Sweet Corn Festival 5K Run/Walk

Sat August 8, 2026
Adel, IA 50003 US Directions

Saturday Intersection Control High Priority

You must be 15 or older to volunteer for this task.

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

Details

You'll get an intersection assigned to you - be in your designated spot by 7:00 AM on Saturday, August 8th. Politely explain to drivers the need for runner safety and prohibit access through the intersection from 7:30 AM until the race ends at 8:30 AM.
Cheer on runners with music, cowbell, clapping, or anything else.
Bring a lawn chair with you in case you have time to sit down. DO NOT sit down during the race- this would just be for the downtime before the race starts.
Cutoff date to receive volunteer t-shirts is July 23.

Location

As specified in your packet, which will be available at packet pickup Friday August 7th from 4:00 to 6:30 PM
215 N 11th Street Adel Iowa

Saturday Packet Pickup Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Meet outside of ADM Administration Building by 6:00 AM on Saturday, August 8th to assist with packet pickup until 7:15 AM.
Bring a lawn chair with you in case you have time to sit down.
Cutoff date to receive volunteer t-shirts is July 23.

Location

215 N 11th Street Adel Iowa

Saturday Water Station Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Be in designated spot by 7:00 AM on Saturday, August 8th to hand out water and cheer on runners. Stay until race ends at 8:30 am and then clean up the area.
Bring a lawn chair with you in case you have time to sit down before the race starts. (DO NOT sit down during the race, though!)
Cutoff date to receive volunteer t-shirts is July 23.

Location

location given at volunteer pickup on Friday afternoon, Aug 7th.

Saturday Post Race Refreshments Medium Priority

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Meet outside of ADM Administration Building by 7:45 AM on Saturday, August 8th to set up tables and prepare water and snacks for post race refreshments. Keep tables filled and clean up area after race. Should be finished by 9:00 AM.
Bring a lawn chair with you in case you have time to sit down.
Cutoff date to receive volunteer t-shirts is July 23.

Location

215 N 11th Street Adel Iowa

Friday Packet Pickup Medium Priority

No volunteer spots remaining.

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Meet outside of ADM Administration Building by 3:45 PM on Friday, August 7th to help with packet pickup until 6:30 PM.
Bring a lawn chair with you in case you have time to sit down.
Cutoff date to receive volunteer t-shirts is July 23.

Location

215 N 11th Street Adel Iowa

Race Timing Assistant Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Be outside of ADM Administration Building at 7:15 AM on Saturday, August 8th to assist True timing with race results.
Bring a lawn chair with you in case you have time to sit down.
Cutoff date to receive volunteer t-shirts is July 23.

Location

215 N 11th Street Adel Iowa

Floater Medium Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Meet outside of ADM Administration building on corner of Court and N 11th Street by 7:00 AM on Saturday, August 8th to fill in spots as needed. Please find Tina at 515-423-3300 for assignment.
Cutoff date to receive volunteer t-shirts is July 23.

Location

215 N 11th St
Adel, Iowa 50003

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